Tantalum(III) nitride

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tantalum(III) nitride
Other names Tantalum mononitride
Identifiers
CAS number [12033-62-4]
Properties
Molecular formula TaN
Molar mass 194.955 g/mol
Appearance black crystals
Density 13.7 g/cm3, solid
Melting point

3090°C

Structure
Crystal structure hexagonal
Hazards
EU classification not listed
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Tantalum(III) nitride (TaN) is an inorganic chemical compound. It is used to create barrier layers between copper and silicon in the manufacture of integrated circuits, to create thin film surface mount resistors and has other electronic applications.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Ho, Johnny; Kim Meekyung (MK), Santala Melissa. Tantalum Nitride Barrier Layer in Copper-based ICs. Retrieved on 2006-09-02.
  2. ^ Akashi, Teruhisa (2005). Fabrication of a Tantalum-Nitride Thin-Film Resistor with a Low-Variability Resistance. Retrieved on 2006-09-02.